Foreign Ambassadors

Foreign Ambassadors

  When I received a call to arrange a dinner at the Table Bay Hotel in the Waterfront, I accepted immediately without thinking about logistics planning from Hermanus.    Then I was told it was in four days time …  and for the Department of International Relations and Co-operation (no longer the Dept of Foreign Affairs!)   Amidst the bodyguards,  it turned out to be a wonderful evening that impressed our Foreign visitors....

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Beauty on a budget

Beauty on a budget

  Despite the howling South Easter gusting through the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, this last minute wedding turned out to be a day of natural beauty, a relaxed celebration for 100 guests.     The young couple had a very limited  budget to work with, but with the natural environment, it was not necessary to spend much.  A little imagination went a long way in executing their perfect wedding...

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Mexican Fiesta

Mexican Fiesta

  Beunos Dias!  A Mexican theme was chosen for this company’s year end party.  The evening was started with Mexican cocktails on arrival.   All staff dressed up and were given Mexican alias names for the evening.  Although caught in the midst of flash floods in the Overberg, this did not ‘put a damper’ on this party.  The venue was EAT restaurant in Hermanus who served a fantastic varietal feast.  Olmeca Chili Chocolate...

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Mystical 40th

Mystical 40th

  A 40th Birthday was a very Special Occasion for a group of friends who traveled to Rivendell Bistro and Wine Estate, just oustside of Hermanus to celebrate their friends birthday in style.  Delectable bite sized canapes were served throughout the evening on platters.   The decor was a mystical masquerade of crystal chandeliers lit with blue led lighting,  the walls were lined with mirror boxes which served as up-lighters with the blue...

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Intimate Wedding

Intimate Wedding

  The weather predicted rain, but what a surprise, the day turned out to be an absolutely perfectly understated, but elegant wedding.   Not a breath of wind or a cloud in the sky.  The only cloud in site, was the bride on Cloud 9.   This Beautiful Intimate Wedding was held at a Holiday Home in Hermanus.  The chocolate cake was lovingly made by a close friend, the Confetti Basket was made as a keepsake for the little bridesmaid.   The arch...

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